**Crispy, juicy air fryer chicken strips are the perfect weeknight meal or party appetizer. Made with a simple marinade of buttermilk, spices, and herbs, these chicken strips are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. They're crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.**
**This article includes two recipes for air fryer chicken strips: a classic recipe and a spicy recipe. The classic recipe is made with a simple blend of buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. The spicy recipe adds a kick of heat with the addition of cayenne pepper and chili powder. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be customized to your liking.**
**Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these air fryer chicken strips are sure to be a hit. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce, for a delicious and satisfying meal.**
AIR FRYER CHICKEN STRIPS
Simple, basic air-fried chicken strips that are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed full of flavor. Dip in ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Combine flour, paprika, parsley, seasoned salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Beat egg in a separate bowl.
- Dredge each chicken strip first in the seasoned flour, then in beaten egg, then back in the seasoned flour.
- Place as many strips in the basket as you can without overcrowding. Lightly mist the tops of the strips with cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes. Flip strips over and lightly mist the tops with more cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes more. Repeat with any remaining strips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 100.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 228.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
AIR-FRYER EVERYTHING BAGEL CHICKEN STRIPS
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Pulse torn bagel in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Place 1/2 cup bagel crumbs in a shallow bowl; toss with panko, cheese and pepper flakes. (Discard or save remaining bagel crumbs for another use.), In a microwave-safe shallow bowl, microwave butter until melted. Sprinkle chicken with salt. Dip in warm butter, then coat with crumb mixture, patting to help adhere. In batches, place chicken in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket., Cook 7 minutes; turn chicken. Continue cooking until coating is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 663mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.
Tips:
- Use a good quality air fryer. This will ensure that your chicken strips cook evenly and quickly.
- Cut the chicken breasts into even-sized strips. This will help them cook evenly.
- Coat the chicken strips in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper. This will help them crisp up.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the chicken strips in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the chicken strips with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer chicken strips are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that the whole family will love. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner, or as a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal in minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give air fryer chicken strips a try. You won't be disappointed!
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